ZIP 62642 (Greenview, IL) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 62642: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Menard County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 26 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Menard County compares with Illinois
Menard County against Illinois and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Menard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Menard County | Illinois | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.0 | 56.0 | 49.7 | 66% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.16 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 68% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 9.0% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 24.3% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.0% | 17.9% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 42.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.0% | 24.1% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Menard County sits below Illinois on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Illinois on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Menard County: September worst month: 19.2% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Menard County has recorded 26 truck crashes since 2015, with 4 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 161 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (19.2% of the year) and are lowest in July (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.0% in Illinois.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 15.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Illinois: 9.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 62642 since 2015: Sr- 29 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Illinois: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 62642 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Menard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Sr- 29 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Menard County) |
|---|---|
| Il-123 | 5 |
| Il-97 | 3 |
| Five Points St | 2 |
| Il-29 | 2 |
| Athens Blacktop | 1 |
| Gaines Street | 1 |
| Il Rt 29 S/B | 1 |
| Il Rt 97 | 1 |
ZIP 62642 at a glance
| Population | 1,396 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,538 |
| Median home value | $112,654 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Menard County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | +180% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | +19% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | +40% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 62642
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 62642?
Menard County has had 26 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 4 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 62642?
The worst month is September: 19.2% of truck crashes in Menard County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 62642?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Menard County since 2015 (3.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 62642 compare with Illinois?
The yearly rate is 19.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Menard County, vs 56.0 for Illinois.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 62642?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.